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Firefighters called to huge blaze involving 40 acres of crop on farmland as smoke seen billowing across part of Northamptonshire
Firefighters were called to a huge fire on farmland in Northamptonshire, which involved around 40 acres of crop.
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'Caught in the middle': Northampton homeowners fear £7,000 bills as dispute over developer charge drags on
Homeowners on a Northampton housing estate say they have spent more than a year fearing bills worth thousands of pounds after becoming caught up in an ongoing dispute over a six-figure Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charge.
Council explains why it chose not to screen the FIFA World Cup and Wimbledon on big screen in Northampton's Market Square
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has explained why it chose not to screen the FIFA World Cup on a big screen in Northampton's Market Square.
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In pictures: Planters, floral displays and more on show as East Midlands in Bloom judges visit Northampton
Planters, floral displays and more were on show across Northampton as East Midlands in Bloom judges paid a visit.
Major Northampton roads set to close as repair works get under way
Drivers in Northampton are being warned to expect disruption later this month as a series of temporary road closures come into force for carriageway repairs, utility works and events.
Take a look at six adorable rescue dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire
Take a look at six adorable rescue dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire.
Look inside 'exceptional' home in Northamptonshire village complete with swimming pool and almost two acres of land
An “exceptional” home in a Northamptonshire village, complete with a swimming pool and almost two acres of land, has been added to the market.
Historic murder investigation into Northampton woman’s death officially closed
An historic murder investigation launched by Northamptonshire Police 25 years after a woman’s death has been officially closed.
Firefighters called to grass fire 'spreading at a considerable rate' across Northampton beauty spot
Firefighters were called to a grass fire, which was “spreading at a considerable rate” across a Northampton beauty spot.
Community hub among latest planning applications lodged across West Northamptonshire
A new community building for the major urban extension in Harpole is among the latest planning applications submitted to West Northamptonshire Council.
Plans for 48,000-panel solar farm near Northampton set for approval
Plans to build a large solar site on farmland just outside Northampton are set for approval.
'We were robbed': Northampton MP reacts after town misses UK Town of Culture shortlist
Northampton has missed out on becoming the UK’s Town of Culture in the first-ever year of the competition.
'Everything you’d want a dad to be': Devastated family of Northampton man Paul Hughes pay tribute to their 'amazing and inspirational' father
The family of 59-year-old Paul Hughes, who died following a serious assault at The Old Bank in St Giles’ Square, Northampton, pay tribute to their ‘amazing, inspirational Dad’.
'Legendary' colleagues finally retire after 60 and 45 years working for family firm
Two dedicated colleagues have retired after 60 and 45 years working for a Desborough-based family firm – clocking up a total of 105 years’ service between them.
'The Balkan' nightclub 'opens in Northampton neighbourhood despite being warned not to do so by Reform council'
A nightclub reportedly opened in a Northampton neighbourhood over the weekend despite being told not to by the Reform-led West Northamptonshire Council.
Council issues update on Northampton house that's falling into a sinkhole – which has left a road closed for months
West Northamptonshire Council has issued an update on a Northampton home that is slowly falling into a sinkhole, leaving a residential road closed for months.
Hosepipe ban for Northamptonshire as Anglian Water introduces restrictions across East of England
Anglian Water has announced today (Friday, July 10) that it will be introducing a hosepipe ban across the East of England, including Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire animal rescue charity 'overwhelmed' with cats and kittens needing new homes
A charity which rescues and rehomes animals is appealing for help as it is ‘completely overwhelmed’ with cats and kittens once again this summer.
'We do believe this was a targeted attack': Police continue hunt for murder suspects after 16 year old boy found stabbed in Abington area of Northampton
Northampton’s Major Crime Team continue hunt for murder suspects as officers reveal they think the 16 year old boy was fatally stabbed in a ‘targeted attack’.
It appears this national health and beauty chain will be unexpectedly returning to Northampton town centre
It looks like a national health and beauty chain, which appeared to close down for good when the company entered administration, will be returning to Northampton town centre after all.